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Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again spotlighted global sounds in his annual favourite music list, and Nigerian artists are prominently represented. Afrobeats stars Burna Boy, Olamide, and Obongjayar all earned spots on Obama’s favourite music of 2025, underscoring the genre’s sustained global influence. Burna Boy made the list with “TATATA”, a record that…
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More than two decades after his passing, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to receive one of global music’s most prestigious lifetime recognitions. The Recording Academy has announced the Afrobeat pioneer as a 2026 GRAMMY Merit Award honoree, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential musicians and cultural figures of the 20th century. The GRAMMY…
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A major fault line has opened in the global music industry after YouTube officially stopped supplying chart-eligible streaming data to Billboard, escalating an ongoing dispute over how streaming platforms are valued and weighted in chart calculations. The decision represents one of the most consequential data standoffs Billboard has faced in the streaming era. For years,…
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Two pillars of modern music culture, Brandy and Pharrell Williams, are set to receive a major honor during GRAMMY Week in Los Angeles, a recognition that celebrates not just chart success, but lasting cultural impact and artistic influence. The honor, scheduled to take place during one of music’s most important weeks, will spotlight both artists…
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The NFL is going all out for Christmas Day, and this year’s games are shaping up to be more than just football. Music icons Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson have been announced as special performers during the NFL’s Christmas Day games, which will stream globally on Netflix. The announcement signals another bold step in the…
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Music legend Dionne Warwick has been named in a new lawsuit connected to royalty disputes surrounding Paint The Town Red, the chart-topping hit by Doja Cat that dominated global airwaves and streaming platforms. The legal action reportedly centers on claims tied to songwriting and royalty entitlements stemming from the track’s use of an interpolation from…
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Fresh off her Grammy nomination, Ayra Starr is taking a moment to reflect not just on the milestone itself, but on the people and experiences that helped shape her journey to one of music’s biggest stages. In a recent interview following the announcement, the Nigerian pop star revealed how much she has learned from Wizkid,…
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A new chapter in the legacy of Nipsey Hussle is set to reach audiences in 2026 with the announcement of Hussle, a docuseries that will chronicle the late rapper’s life, vision, and lasting cultural impact. The project promises an intimate, expansive look at Nipsey’s journey from his roots in South Los Angeles to his rise…
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In a move that could redefine how the world watches prestige award shows, the Academy Awards popularly known as the Oscars will stream exclusively on YouTube, marking one of the most radical distribution changes in the ceremony’s nearly century-long history. The decision signals a clear break from traditional broadcast television and a bold embrace of…
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The internet was sent into a frenzy after Young Thug surprised fans by proposing to Mariah The Scientist during a live performance in Atlanta. What started as a regular show quickly turned into a headline-making moment when the rapper paused the night’s energy to deliver a simple but powerful declaration that instantly went viral. Midway…